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Condor Airlines Returns To Toronto
Condor Airlines returned to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on May 2 with year-round, non-stop Frankfurt route from Toronto (YYZ), operating four times per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. All flights to and from Frankfurt are operated on Boeing 767-300 equipment and feature three classes of service (Economy, Premium and Business). From its Frankfurt hub, Condor offers connecting service to more than 100 destinations throughout Europe via Condor and a network of airline and rail partners including Lufthansa, SAS, Aegean Airlines and more. Easy...
NYC & Company Welcomes Back Canadian Travellers
NYC & Company led a tourism delegation to educate and inspire Canadians in advance of summer. New York City tourism partners are meeting with travel trade professionals in Toronto and Montreal this week (May 3 to May 5). From brand-new hotels and restaurants to star-studded Broadway shows, exhibitions and events, and the abundance of multi-cultural experiences across all five boroughs, the City is bursting with energy and ready to welcome Canadians. Reginald Charlot, NYC & Company, Managing Director, Tourism Market Development, said that: “Whether it’s your first visit...
Show Time In Cuba
It's literally show time in Cuba and that's a welcome sign to those in the country's tourism trade that a rebound from the punishing pandemic is underway. After a Covid-related absence, Cuba's annual tourism show FitCuba opened in sun-drenched Varadero Tuesday, hosting delegates to an event touting not only Cuba's many beaches but other sides to the country, such as ecotourism on the Caribbean's largest island, reports Press Today’s Ian Stalker, who is attending the show. "We are very happy to see people again. We thank you for your attendance," Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero...
ACTA Celebrates Travel Agent Day
In a message to agents, ACTA observes that there has never been more reason to take a moment and celebrate travel agents as there is today. The industry association notes that travel agents have never faced so much adversity as in the past 25 months – yet they have worked tirelessly for their clients, advocated for support over and over again, and now travel agents are finally seeing the return of travel. However, it also says that today, it hopes agents will take a moment to connect with ACTA. Visit on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) or...
Happy Travel Agent Day
Today, the first Wednesday in May, marks Travel Agent Day. A day of recognition for the hard work that travel advisors do everyday for their clients and the travel industry. Here at Baxter Media, we're kicking off the celebration by showcasing our annual Travel Agent Appreciation combined special issue of Travel Courier and Canadian Travel Press. Since 2016, we’ve been highlighting some of the remarkable travel advisors across the industry in Canada for this feature edition. Once again, we received an impressive amount of high calibre nominations to consider for this issue....
A Little Appreciation From Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland is celebrating travel agents across Canada for their continued support and partnership in highlighting the Island of Ireland in honour of Travel Agent Appreciation Day. Sandra Moffatt, Manager, Tourism Ireland, Canada, said that: “Travel agents are undeniably important in our business, and we would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and express our gratitude to all our partners and travel agents across the country.” Moffatt continued: “Their continued engagement and passion for Ireland and urging travellers to press the Green Button and book their trip...
TDC Makes Changes
Karine Gagnon -- currently Commercial Director, Transat – has been named General Manager of Transat Distribution Canada (TDC), effective this July 1. The appointment follows the decision by Louise Fecteau, who has been at the helm of TDC for three years, to retire on June 30. In the meantime, their close collaboration will ensure an orderly transition in the leadership of Canada's largest full-service travel agency network. Joseph Adamo, President, Transat Distribution Canada, and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Transat, said: “Karine is ideally suited to lead TDC in the...
Air Canada Takes Off From Quebec To The West
Air Canada has launched non-stop service between Quebec City and Calgary. The service operates four times a week and it has also introduced flights to Vancouver that will operate up to three times a week. These new seasonal domestic routes, which will operate until the end of October, will be operated by Air Canada Rouge on an Airbus A319, featuring Premium Rouge and Economy class, product enhancements including upgraded streaming entertainment and options to purchase high-speed wi-fi. The carrier also offers daily flights to Quebec City out of its two eastern hubs, Montreal and...